46020 Placement of seton
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: anal fistula seton placement, seton drainage
Placement of seton (drainage device or fibrous material) for management of anal fistula.
Clinical Context
First-stage management of complex anal fistula to allow drainage and promote tract fibrosis before definitive closure.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.81 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.15 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 3.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$110.89
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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